🇦🇺Australia Calling Guide

Australia Phone
Format (+61)

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How to Call Australia

Australia uses a simple 2-digit area code system for landlines and a single prefix for mobiles.

1

Exit Code

Dial 011 (US) or 00 (UK).
Or use + on mobile/VoIP.

2

Country Code (+61)

Dial +61.
This connects you to the Australian network.

3

Drop the Zero

Australian area codes start with '0' (e.g., 02, 04).Always remove the leading zero when calling from abroad.

Australian Area Codes

Australia is divided into 4 main geographic area codes plus mobile.

Region / StateDomestic CodeInternational Dialing Format
NSW & ACT (Sydney/Canberra)02+61 2 xxxx xxxx
Victoria & Tasmania (Melbourne/Hobart)03+61 3 xxxx xxxx
Queensland (Brisbane/Gold Coast)07+61 7 xxxx xxxx
Western Australia (Perth)08+61 8 xxxx xxxx
South Australia & NT (Adelaide/Darwin)08+61 8 xxxx xxxx
Mobile Phones (Nationwide)04+61 4 xxxx xxxx

Mobile Numbers

All mobile phones in Australia use the prefix 04. The number is 10 digits long in total (04xx xxx xxx).

How to Dial from Abroad
+61 4xx xxx xxx
(Note: The leading '0' is dropped)

Time Zone Warning

Australia has multiple time zones (AEST, ACST, AWST). Sydney is often 14-16 hours ahead of New York.

Check the time before you call to avoid waking someone up in the middle of the night!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the country code for Australia?

The country code for Australia is +61. You must dial this after your country's exit code (011 for US, 00 for UK) and before the area code.

How do I call a mobile number in Australia?

Australian mobile numbers start with 04. When calling from abroad, drop the leading '0'. Dial +61 4xx xxx xxx.

What is the area code for Melbourne?

The area code for Melbourne (and all of Victoria and Tasmania) is 03. From abroad, dial +61 3 followed by the 8-digit local number.

Can I call 1300 or 1800 numbers from abroad?

Usually, 1300 and 1800 numbers (toll-free/shared cost) cannot be reached from outside Australia. You should look for the company's alternative 'international' number, which is usually a standard landline starting with +61 2, 3, 7, or 8.

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